Go run through, just as your heart guides you
To the place of freedom which isn't shown on a map
In the town where a faint darkness settles
A crowd of people who hide their true faces
I struggled those days, but could not protect your smile
Soar above the sadness by piercing through
Shout out your passion
And take the pain along with you
To the future where you will meet your unknown self
During the 20th century there was a large-scale war.
It was a major battle between humans and monsters.
After bloodshed so violent that no words could ever explain...
it was the monsters who had won.
Time went by, and a new century began.
And then, people started to forget that melody.
Chapter
Episode
Warrior of Melos
He's the only one in his grade. How embarrassing.
He just has to re-take a test. It's nothing big.
His brother graduated with honors and was hired into your company.
I'm leaving now.
Hey, test-retaking boy...
it's the day after tomorrow, right?
Who cares about it.
Well... you should care.
It's time for summer uniforms, I see.
Hey, stop looking at my breasts.
You're too self-conscious, four-eyes.
Don't call me four-eyes.
You've filled out nicely.
You were looking!
Hey, Bocca!
Good morning.
Someone you know?
I'm working with him part-time.
Bocca, don't you know? That machine shop is dangerous.
The school warned us about that place.
Old man Tsunagi is a good person.
Right now is a crucial time for you.
If you act like that, you'll never find a decent job...
And you'll become like that guy over there.
That's a drifter. I saw him sleeping on a park bench last night.
Bocca, great timing. Come over here for a bit.
Ah, yes sir.
We're going to be late.
Hey!
Hah!
Did everyone see how I just shot through the target?
What do you think, class president?
Yes, I saw it perfectly.
I strongly felt your soul in arrow form piercing through the target.
Yes.
A soul in arrow form, as long as it is clear and sharp...
will never miss its target.
Bocca.
Here, you give it a try.
Yes, sir.
Oh, look. It's Bocca.
Not bad, Bocca. But, how many times do I have to tell you...
that sort of technique is meaningless.
If you want to show off your skills...
then try shooting through this iron wall.
Well? Go on, do it!
Thank you, Bocca, for showing everyone...
what the true emptiness of shooting an arrow is.
You do not understand the fundamentals. See here.
The key is to make the struggling soul in the bow disappear.
Shooting an arrow is all about your soul.
You'll never be able to advance.
What is it?
I'd like to go home soon.
Sorry.
Or are you going to declare your love for me?
Four-eyes.
Don't call me four-eyes.
You take the test the day after tomorrow. We'll continue after you pass.
We'll celebrate.
What do you mean? We can't make-out unless I pass?
I think you have a lot of talent. If you could just move on in school...
there are a lot of fun things we can do. You should try a little bit harder.
Bocca!
Bocca, what are you doing? That's dangerous.
We'll get lectured if you get caught.
I don't feel anything. Just like the classes we're taking right now.
They're meaningless.
Isn't the purpose of a bow supposed to be to fight against the monsters?
I want to become a warrior.
A warrior?
Old man Tsunagi told me once that a long time ago...
there was a war in the 20th century where many warriors fought the monsters.
Like I said, the old man from the machine shop is a little strange.
Besides, where are there any monsters?
Kei...
You remember Kei, right?
It's been 5 years already...
Kamikitazawa Junior High School
so people have stopped talking about it.
On the morning of that field trip, Kei was sitting next to me.
But he remembered that he left his watch inside the school, so he got off the bus.
But, he didn't return.
Kei suddenly felt feverish, so he decided to go home.
When we came back, Kei was nowhere to be found.
He was missing.
Tsunagi told me that he was used as a sacrifice for the monsters.
Mayor, he has arrived.
OK. Understand, you must not be rude.
Yes.
We've been expecting you.
We sincerely appreciate having you come...
to such a small town in the countryside.
Please.
Thank you.
Not at all.
That is a nice suit. It really turns me on.
Yes...
You can call me Horu.
Oh, Master Horu...
Don't act so rude. Think of where you are.
Where is it?
Yes... well it has been prepared for your arrival.
Oh, the bus...
Hey, isn't that your father and mother?
This is so terrible. Nao was such an honorable student.
Really, I just wish he would follow in his brother's footsteps more.
Go ahead.
Well, this isn't much, but please accept this as a personal favor.
Well, any extra money aside from what the principal asked for shouldn't be...
No, please. We may be in need of your help again in the future.
Well, if you insist, then I will accept it for now.
Oh, but let's not mention this to the principal.
Oh, of course.
Please take care of Bocca.
Don't worry. I will make sure he passes the test the day after tomorrow.
I don't like failing any of my students.
Everything should be fine now.
Fine?
Guaranteed to pass.
Why are you so upset?
If you don't want to see your parents...
why don't you spend the night at my place?
If you want, we can celebrate tonight.
Oh, where are you going? You're so childish.
That is how things go in this world. That way there are no problems at all.
Leave us alone for a while.
Yes. Hurry up.
Yes.
Where is the bus?
The bus is gone.
But don't worry. I have come here to pick you up.
Yes.
Stupid! Don't look.
Mo... monster...
What a depressing face.
How about it, little boy? I'll give you a discount.
What do you mean?
About your future, your love life, or about your life.
Destiny is said to be decided by you...
but there is also the unexpected fate of tomorrow.
That is what this chain will tell me.
Oh, just a fortune teller.
What did you think I was?
Please...
What?
I'm hungry.
Huh?
So why are you treating me?
So young, yet so perverted.
If you really want a nice girl, you can't buy her with money.
That's not it.
I see...
What school are you from?
Which school does it look like I come from?
How should I know?
You're from around here, right?
Have you seen this guy?
You know him?
Yeah, he's a drifter.
No he's not.
This person... he's a warrior.
A Warrior? What's this guy to you? Is he your brother or something?
He's a mean guy and if I find him, I won't let him go that easily.
Um, when you say "warrior"...
you mean a warrior that battles against monsters, right?
So there really are such things as monsters and warriors.
See, this is why...
There she is!
Uh-oh, this is bad! See you later.
Hey, wait!
Do you know that girl?
No.
Did anything get stolen?
My wallet is gone!
So it was Sayoko. You better come by the police station.
Old man Tsunagi?
It's open.
Oh, Bocca. You finally came.
So this was what you were hiding in this room.
You always said that no one was allowed in this room.
I thought I'd introduce you. This man is Kurofune.
He's a true warrior of Melos.
Warrior of Melos?
He was one of the warriors that fought against the monsters.
Why is there a warrior at your place?
All of the warriors of Melos ride on Aibar machines...
and fight against the monsters.
See, this is it. He brought it here to get it repaired.
So with this, against the monster...
Another one?
I'll take a look around for scattered parts.
If you are a true warrior...
there are a lot of questions that I would like to ask you.
Why did you become a warrior?
You look like one with a lot of courage.
You have eyes that can see through vast areas.
Huh?
How could you people ever forget?
How could you go on living day to day never remembering?
It's the melody... The melody.
Kurofune...
That is what she says...
She?
I don't know her real name. My friends call her the "Melody of Oblivion".
She is the image that only warriors can see.
Even now, I can see her perfectly.
It's all dark. Just a second ago there were all those stars.
Go hide inside the shop.
Why did the stars disappear?
Because someone who hates the stars has hidden them.
Hid the stars?
Weren't you sealed inside a labyrinth?
Didn't you know? This is all part of the labyrinth.
What are you chewing on?
You ate another child, you bastard!
Ah! Bocca, hurry here and stand back! It's a monster!
Don't look at his true form.
He's a...
Ring out! My Melos!
Kurofune.
Dammit.
This time for sure I will cut your string.
Come, Jaguar of the Sun.
The Aibar machine. So it's been fixed.
I won't let you escape!
Bocca! Bocca!
Melody... it's the melody. See, this melody. Even now it's ringing out.
So then you're the "Melody of Oblivion".
Hey, the quiet voice is sounding so sad
Why are you hiding your loneliness
And just smiling silently in front of me?
Even the night I'm losing the courage that tomorrow will come again
So, let's go as far as I can to look for new pain
If you would be by my side on the night I can't sleep
I wish for a new future, just to hold it, so I can continue walking
Forever
Next episode
I saw the "Melody of Oblivion".
If you leave the house with a reason, then you aren't really running away.
It is a journey!
Next episode, "The Beginning of a Long Journey After School".
The Beginning of a Long Journey After School
Ring out! My Melos!